Theme The Big Idea What does theme mean

Theme The Big Idea

What does “theme” mean? Theme songs Theme restaurants 50’s diner, Rainforest Café, Western themed Theme parties Hawaiian luau, masquerade ball, Halloween Theme parks Adventure, nature, certain characters

What does “theme” mean? A theme is the main idea; the idea that sums up what something (or someone) is all about. Similar to the moral of the story, but themes do not always have to teach a lesson All books, movies, TV shows, songs, poems, etc. have themes – almost always more than one!

Themes = Big Ideas Bravery Adventure Loyalty Love Friendship Independence Home & Family Prejudice Growing up Nature Heroism Teamwork Freedom Many, many more!

Examples: Spider-Man Lessons learned: What does it mean to be a hero? Heroes have to put others before themselves Themes: Heroism, Selflessness, Bravery

The Wizard of Oz Lessons Learned: “There’s no place like home. ” Good can defeat evil even when good is weaker You can do whatever you believe you can do. Themes: Home and family, believing in yourself, good vs. evil

Up Lessons Learned: It’s never too late to have adventure Everyone has some way to help another person Themes: Adventure, Friendship, Believing in yourself

Name themes: Shrek

Name themes: Avatar

Name themes: Toy Story

Name themes: Star Wars

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